$7.5 million is included in the U.S. Senate's 2024 appropriations bills to make repairs to Barcelona Harbor. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, joined by Congressman Nick Langworthy and other local officials, announced the funding in … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Fentanyl Seizures On The Rise In Jamestown
Police continue to seize large amounts of fentanyl in the city according to the Jamestown Police Department's 2023 Annual Report. The report, made available by Police Chief Tim Jackson, showed that the fentanyl seizures in 2023 increased 994% … [Read more...]
Eight Projects Receive Water Quality Improvement Monies From NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced more than $166 million is being awarded to 187 projects to improve water quality across the state, including projects in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District will receive … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center To Hold Annual Jackson Day on Feb. 21
The Robert H. Jackson Center will hold its annual Jackson Day in Warren County celebration this Wednesday, February 21. The keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Hirz who is the first woman to serve as District Attorney in Erie County, Pennsylvania. … [Read more...]
NYS Independent Redistricting Commission Approves New Congressional Map
A new congressional map has been approved by the state's Independent Redistricting Commission. CNN reports the bipartisan commission voted 9 to 1 on Thursday on the map that will now go to the State Legislature for approval. Freshman Republican … [Read more...]
Mayville Winter Festival Starts Tonight
The Mayville Winter Festival starts tonight. The event at Lakeside Park on Route 394 will open with the lighting of a wooden castle at 6:00 p.m. The castle was handcrafted in Mayville by Tim Hull and will work as a stand-in at the festival, since … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Hosting 2nd Annual Coldest Night Of The Year
The YWCA Jamestown is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year event on Saturday, February 24. YWCA Jamestown Executive Director Amanda Gesing said the event is a peer-to-peer fundraiser, "So, essentially what we do is recruit individuals to join … [Read more...]
Eight County High School Athletes To Be Honored at Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Banquet
Eight Chautauqua County student athletes and a coach will be honored at the 42nd annual Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. The banquet, which takes place Monday, February 19, also will enshrine the Class of 2024 Sports Hall of Fame … [Read more...]
NYS Free Fishing Days for 2024 Announced, Including Feb 17-18
Free Fishing Days for 2024 in the state of New York have been announced with the first one taking place this weekend. The free fishing days are: February 17 to 18 (Presidents’ Day Weekend), June 29 to 30, September 28 (National Hunting and Fishing … [Read more...]
Candidates Indicating Interest in 23rd Congressional District Seat
Candidates have started to indicate interest in running for the 23rd Congressional District seat. Republican and Incumbent Congressman Nick Langworthy is running for re-election. He was recently unanimously endorsed for re-election by the Erie … [Read more...]
